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Bats found and removed from Parmelee Hall
Aubree, Miller • July 26, 2024

CSU has a plethora of furry friends across campus, whether it's the squirrels that fearlessly approach students, dogs that people take for walks....

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris for Democratic candidate
Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris for Democratic candidate

Editor’s Note: This brief is part of The Collegian’s limited national political news coverage that pertains to the 2024 Presidential Election....

Shooting at Trump rally leaves attendee dead, violence condemned by Colorado politicians
Shooting at Trump rally leaves attendee dead, violence condemned by Colorado politicians

Editor's Note: This brief is part of The Collegian's limited national political news coverage that pertains to the 2024 Presidential Election....

In an indoor gym, a woman track athlete holds a shotput ball above her head in preparation to throw.
Morris, Lesnar, Hawkins represent Rams in US Summer Olympics team trials

Colorado State track and field sent a trio of its best women throwers to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, for the 2024 United States...

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City Council abolishes occupancy limits following removal of housing ordinances statewide

Fort Collins City Council passed a measure officially abolishing housing occupancy limits by way of a 5-2 vote, following the implementation...

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Science
CSU sniffs botanical behemoth Cosmo the corpse flower
Emma Askren, Sports Editor • May 26, 2024

Normally, people run from the smell of rotting flesh, but this Memorial Day weekend had an unprecedented number of Fort Collins community members...

In an animal pen, a scientist wearing latex gloves and a harness carrying a medical device crouches next to a baby cow, feeling the calfs side with their right hand.
CSU livestock research lab tackles leading health concerns in cattle industry

Established in August 2022, the Sarah Raabis Lab at Colorado State University is making significant strides to improve animal welfare by focusing...

A graphic showing a simplified, round pattern of white DNA strands on a light blue background. One of the circles making up the pattern is a purple female symbol.
Se suelen pasar por alto las contribuciones de las mujeres científicas

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aqui. Traducción de Taylor Lester Según la Oficina de Censo de...

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Masculinity is society's biggest cult

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian...

An illustration of a small sock monkey with a speech bubble of a swear word being sucked up into an alien spaceship.
Psychology explains occurrences of alien abductions

In September 2019, a new internet sensation swept across the nation: Storm Area 51. With the motto, “They can’t stop all of us,” millions...

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Life and Culture
Fort Collins' annual Independence Day Parade draws international crowd
Love Masia, Staff Reporter • July 9, 2024

It was a patriotic celebration in Old Town Fort Collins as attendees of all ages lined Mountain Avenue Thursday morning for the annual Independence...

A strand of mini pride flags hangs from the edge of a pop-up canopy.
Life and Culture
LGBTQIA+ students discuss queer CSU experience, campus culture
Caden Proulx, Print Editor • June 30, 2024

Editor's Note: To protect the privacy of individuals interviewed in this article, some names have been changed to provide anonymity. Junior...

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Opinion
Editorial: This is how The Collegian covers ASCSU, accepts letters to editor
Editorial Staff • May 8, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is an editorial. Editorials do not reflect the view of all employees of The Collegian but instead represent a stance taken...

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Opinion
Ward: Goodbye, The Collegian, you absolute beaut
Emma Ward • May 3, 2024

Editor’s Note: Traditionally, graduating seniors working at The Collegian are given the chance to write a farewell note at the end of their...

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Innovative Startups to Watch in the Tech Industry

The tech industry is ever-evolving, with startups continually pushing the boundaries of innovation. In...

In an indoor gym, a woman track athlete holds a shotput ball above her head in preparation to throw.
Sports
Morris, Lesnar, Hawkins represent Rams in US Summer Olympics team trials
Adam Gross, Staff Reporter • July 7, 2024

Colorado State track and field sent a trio of its best women throwers to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, for the 2024 United States...

A man in a white jacket stands in front of some grass and trees with his hands in his pant pockets.
Sports
John Weber to take over as CSU athletic director
Damon Cook, Sports Editor • May 30, 2024

Colorado State officially announced that Interim Director of Athletics John Weber will officially move into the full-time role May 30. Weber...

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Arts and Entertainment
Palestine Benefit Concert supports local families through art, music
Cadence Cardona, Staff Reporter • July 14, 2024

Northern Colorado community members gathered together for a night of music, art and insight in support of local Palestinian families saving money...

Lit by red stage lights, a country musician in Western wear sings into a microphone while playing his guitar.
Arts and Entertainment
Gallery: RamFest takes a country twist with headlining band Midland
Ruby Secrest, Staff Photographer • May 4, 2024

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Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Cannabis
Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Miles Buchan • October 18, 2023

THC and CBD are two cannabinoids that have risen to incredible heights in terms of popularity, cultural relevance and research relating to medical...

Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Cannabis
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023

We are hurtling toward the finish line with less than two weeks left in the academic year, and the burnout rate is accelerating. With everything...

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5 Strategies for Landing Your Dream Job After Graduation
July 11, 2024

Graduated and feeling lost about your next steps? Looking to set up your life, find a good job, and earn money? Who doesn’t want that, right?...